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CertainTeed Announces Multiple Products Meet FORTIFIED Roof Standards

Above-code roofing system provides enhanced durability and protection against severe weather

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

March 4, 2025

Multiple CertainTeed products are now certified for use in FORTIFIED Roof systems, giving homeowners and contractors options for building more resilient roofing systems that withstand severe weather.

A house with a new roof featuring Solaris shingles by Certainteed

Case Study

California Contractor Successful with Sustainability Thanks to Solaris

Solar technology gives Los Gatos Roofing the means to meet homeowner demands for sustainability

February 18, 2025

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Top 100 Contractor Los Gatos Roofing finds success in California by offering residents sustainable solutions like Solaris shingles from CertainTeed.

Awards News

Beacon Announces Annual Supplier Partner Award Winners

Distributor acknowledges partnerships with major product manufacturers

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 23, 2025

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Beacon honored five supplier partners for their 2024 excellence: CertainTeed was named Supplier of the Year; AccuLynx, LP, Owens Corning, and Penske also took honors, celebrating innovation, service, and shared values.

January 2025 Product Focus: Asphalt Shingles

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 20, 2025

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Asphalt shingles are the top choice for homeowners and contractors alike. Discover how these versatile products offer superior protection, weather resistance, and a range of design options to elevate any roof, all while staying budget-friendly.

Product Focus: Low Slope Roofing

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 10, 2024

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A roundup of notable products, tools and materials in the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest in low-slope products from top brands.

Sustainability

Saint-Gobain Achieves 49% Waste Reduction at Louisiana Roofing Facility

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 5, 2024

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The CertainTeed Shreveport plant, which has been in operation for nearly a century, took a series of small steps that significantly reduced its environmental footprint.

Solar Roofing

Roofing Distributor Profile: Bill Eitenmiller, SRS Distribution

Industry vet takes on a new role to help distributor enter the solar industry

Chris Gray

November 6, 2024

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Bill Eitenmiller went from being a “starving artist” to a driving force behind SRS Distribution’s entry into the solar industry.

Sustainability

Saint-Gobain Launches RenuCore by CertainTeed to Recycle Shingle Waste

RenuCore will launch at Construction and Demolition Recycling Association's 10th Shingle Recycling Forum Oct. 29-30

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 29, 2024

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The RenuCore pelletizing technology allows CertainTeed to divert shingle materials from landfills and increases the recycled content in hot-mix asphalt paving.

Roofing Technology

Renovate Robotics Partners with CertainTeed to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

Saint-Gobain completed equity investment in Renovate Robotics through NOVA

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 18, 2024

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CertainTeed and Renovate Robotics have partnered to pilot a roofing robot that automates asphalt shingle installation, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.

Giving Back

CertainTeed Partners with Susan G. Komen to Battle Breast Cancer

Manufacturer will donate percentage of sales of GlasRoc sheathing to Susan G. Komen

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 15, 2024

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CertainTeed will donate a percentage of its sales from each of its co-branded GlasRoc Sheathing boards to the Susan G. Komen organization from October 2024 to October 2025.